Denmark needed to win this game, while a draw would have been
enough for Japan.

Japan took the lead in the 17th minute as Keisuke Honda fired in a
direct free-kick that left Thomas Sorensen with no chance.

Then on the half-hour, another free-kick to Japan; which Yasuhito Endo
curled around the wall and out of Sorensen's reach again.

Japan continued to look for the third goal, Yuichi Komano forcing
Sorensen to tip the ball over for a corner.

Half-time: 0:2

In the 48th minute, Yasuhito Endo almost scored from another free-kick
as Sorensen could only flap the ball onto his post.

Ten minutes from the end, Denmark were awarded a penalty after Daniel
Agger was pushed. Jon Dahl Tomasson saw his penalty saved but he just managed to follow
up; pulling his thigh muscle in the process.

The icing on the cake was provided by Keisuke Honda for Shinji
Okazaki.